New Chinese law on ‘ethnic unity and progress’ and the intensified suppression of ethnic identities
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
Where it stands: Parliament adopted the text on 30 April 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- ✓ Tabled for plenary
- ✓ Plenary vote Adopted 30 April 2026
- ✓ Parliament’s position Final
How a file moves through Parliament
A file is referred to one lead committee (others may give an opinion). Its rapporteur writes a draft report, committee members table amendments, and the committee votes to adopt the report. The report is then tabled for all MEPs; political groups can table further amendments, which are voted on before the final vote in plenary. The adopted resolution is Parliament’s final position; it is not itself law.
The text, version by version
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament: No change of substance: the two versions differ only in presentation — cover page, numbering or the parts a report carries that the adopted text does not. see the changes →
Tabled for plenary → Tabled for plenary: The resolution now frames the issue in terms of international law and EU-China relations, and adds calls for sanctions and prisoner releases. It drops specific references to Tibet and the Dalai Lama succession, and instead urges suspension of extradition treaties and a UN report. The new text also adds a call for the EU to activate its human rights sanctions regime against officials. see the changes →
Newest version first. Open a version to read it in full. “What changed” shows the differences paragraph by paragraph; ✦ lines are AI-written from the texts themselves.
Timeline
- Plenary stage
- 30 April 2026 Plenary voteAdopted Adopted by a large majorityFor 439 Against 52 Abstained 71
Final vote — text as a whole at 13:09 · 78% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →
Show all 9 ballots in voting order
1. Separate vote: after paragraph 2 After § 2Rejectedshow of hands — no individual positions recorded2. Amendment 1 13:09 RC-B10-0216/2026 – § 4 – Am 1Rejected3. Final vote — text as a whole 13:09 RC-B10-0216/2026 – Motion for a resolution (as a whole)Adopted4. Alternative motion B10-0214/2026 B10-0214/2026Lapsedshow of hands — no individual positions recorded5. Alternative motion B10-0216/2026 B10-0216/2026Lapsedshow of hands — no individual positions recorded6. Alternative motion B10-0223/2026 B10-0223/2026Lapsedshow of hands — no individual positions recorded7. Alternative motion B10-0232/2026 B10-0232/2026Lapsedshow of hands — no individual positions recorded8. Alternative motion B10-0233/2026 B10-0233/2026Lapsedshow of hands — no individual positions recorded9. Alternative motion B10-0234/2026 B10-0234/2026Lapsedshow of hands — no individual positions recorded - 29 April 2026 2 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
- 29 April 2026 Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
- 29 April 2026 1 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.